Palace on Wheels tour is a
fascinating journey that has no parallel in the world. A journey, which
takes you to enthralling Rajasthan - the land of chivalry, then on to a
rendezvous with one of the Seven Wonders of the World - the Taj Mahal at
Agra. Newly assembled, the train is fully vestibuled and centrally
air-conditioned. Completely self-sufficient, its public spaces include two
restaurant coaches and a bar coach with an attached library. Deep veneered
wood encases large picture windows through which guests can see the
countryside of a thousand battles slide effortlessly past.

Day 01 : WednesdayDelhi
- Journey of A Lifetime Begins.. 1645 Hours: Report Delhi Cantonment
Railway Station and board on Palace On Wheels, The Maharaja train tour.
1800 Hours: Departure for a Week in Wonderland Tour. 2000 Hours: Dinner
on board. The journey of a lifetime begins at the Delhi cantonment
station where the guests are accorded a warm, traditional welcome before the
palace-on-wheels pull out into the night. For a week long luxury cruise
through fascinating Rajasthan.

Day
02 : ThursdayAttraction - Jaipur 0000 Hours: Arrival in
Jaipur. 0730 Hours: Breakfast on Board. 0830 Hours: Sightseeing.
1300 hours: Lunch at the Rambagh Palace Hotel. When you reached at
Jaipur, a gala reception awaits you at the Pink City. With traditional
Indian music of the shehnai, playing in the background, you will be welcomed
like a Royal Celebrity. And why not.... this is the first stop of the Palace
on Wheels in the land of Maharajas, magnificent Palaces and impressive
forts. And this is just the start; from this time on, every moment that you
spend on the Palace On Wheels will leave memories that will last for a
lifetime. To explore the city, an air-conditioned coach takes you to
Hawa Mahal or the palace of winds, which is a remarkable five storeyed
building along the main street of the old city in pink splendor with semi
octagonal and delicate honey combed sandstone windows. This is followed by a
visit to Amber Fort, 8-km away, where rides on caparisoned elephants add to
the ambience. And yes, how can you miss the shopping in your Jaipur
tour. Jaipur is the place to shop until you drop ! It has a plethora of
handicrafts ranging from grimacing papier-mache puppets to exquisitely
carved furniture, jewellery, handicrafts, carpets, blue pottery and
textiles. The luxury coaches will take you back to palace on wheels around
6.30 pm. Dinner on board. 1900 Hours: Departure for Jaisalmer. 2000
Hours: Dinner on Board.

Day 03 : FridayAttraction
- Jaisalmer 0615 Hours: Arrival in Jaisalmer. 0730 Hours:
Breakfast on Board. 0830 Hours: Sightseeing. Welcome to Heart of
Thar Desert - Jaisalmer. Founded by Rawal Jaisal in 1156. Sharply etched
against the sky, Jaisalmer is a splendid sight with its yellow sand stone
walls and bastions that seem to rise from the golden sands. Visit the
intricately latticed havelis with their elaborate facades. The superb
craftsmanship of the stone carved is illustrated in Nathmalji-ki-haveli,
Patwon-ki-haveli and Salim Singh-ki-haveli. After a sumptuous lunch,
experience the exhilaration of a camel ride on the golden sand dunes at
Sam, the most picturesque dunes. No trip to Jaisalmer is complete without a
visit to these fascinating dunes which is followed by evening tea. The
Palace on Wheels departs for Jodhpur at night. 1300 Hours: Lunch on
board and rest. 1700 Hours: Visit the sand dunes and experience the
thrill of a camel safari. 1930 Hours: Dine while enjoying a cultural
programme. 2300 Hours: Departure for Jodhpur.

Day
04 : SaturdayAttraction - Jodhpur 0730 Hours: Breakfast on
Board. 0800 Hours: Arrival in Jodhpur. 0830 Hours: Sightseeing.
1300 Hours: Lunch at the Umaid Bhawan Palace. Welcome to the Blue
City - Jodhpur founded in 1459 AD and is the second largest City in
Rajasthan. It was also on the ancient Silk route. The formidable Mehrangarh
fort, rising as high as man's unflinching will, atop a hill, dominates the
city. Umaid Bhawan also known as Chittaur Palace, is another landmark of the
region. It was conceived as part of famine relief operations, at the
beginning of the century, by Maharaja Umaid Singh. The palace took 16 years
to build, and provided employment to the famine stricken. A portion of the
palace has been converted into a hotel. After lunch at a Palace hotel,
return to the Palace-On-Wheels. While in Jodhpur, shop for exquisite
handcrafted articles including the famous breeches, embroidered shoes, metal
curios, silverware, paintings and tie and dye fabrics. 1530 Hours:
Departure for Sawai Madhopur. 2000 Hours: Dinner on Board.

Day
05 : Sunday Attraction - Sawai Madhopur Morning: Ranthambore
Tiger Sanctuary 0615 Hours: Arrival in Sawai Madhopur. 0630 Hours:
Breakfast on Board. 0700 Hours: Visit the Ranthambhore National Park.
Excitement is in the air as the Palace on Wheels touches Sawai
Madhopur, a city fortified in 1765 and named after its founder Maharaja
Sawai Madho Singh I. One can almost sense a life of the wilderness here .
After breakfast a visit is arranged to the Ranthambhor National Park, where
in are located the ruins of a 10th century fort. This wildlife sanctuary is
considered to be the country's best for observing and photographing the
activities of the tiger. The park, covering an area of 392-sq-kms is home to
more than 300 species of birds. The Tiger, Hyena, Ratel, Jackal and Fox are
among those constituting the carnivorous population here. Sawai Madhopur is
also known for its exclusive toys, ethnic ornaments and costumes. Upon
return to the palace on wheels, you leave for desert citadel Jaisalmer, when
one gets an opportunity to watch the colourful countryside passing by the
daylight. Lunch and dinner are served on board. Afternoon: Chittaurgarh
Fort. 1100 Hours: Departure for Chittaurgarh. 1300 Hours: Lunch on
board. 1530 Hours: Arrival in Chittaurgarh. 1600 Hours:
Sightseeing.

Day 06 : Monday Attraction -
Udaipur 0645 Hours: Breakfast on Board. 0730 Hours: Depart for
Sightseeing. 1230 Hours: Lunch at the Lake Palace Hotel. Welcome
to the 'City of Lakes'. One of the most romantic places in India, it is
situated around the shimmering clear blue water lakes, which whisper the
mood of a bygone era. Udaipur was founded by Maharana Udai Singh of Mewar,
after the Sisodia dynasty was driven away by the Mughals, in 1559 AD.
Perhaps the two most beautiful sites of Udaipur are the dream like marble
palaces the Jag Niwas (Lake Palace) and the Jag Mandir, which appear to rise
from the blue waters of Lake Pichhola. After lunch at Lake Palace Hotel, a
visit to the City Palace is exhilarating. 1800 Hours: Return from
Sightseeing. 2000 Hours: Departure for Bharatpur. 2000 Hours:
Dinner on Board

Day 07 : Tuesday Attraction
- Bharatpur, Agra Arrival - 6:00 AM. BharatpurAfter
bidding good-bye to Udaipur day of its trip the Palace-on-Wheels arrives at
the beautiful Bharatpur. The city of Bharatpur is an Avian paradise and is
renowned for the bird sanctuary. So great is the pull of the Keoladeo Ghana
Bird Sanctuary, Bharatpur, that people spare not a thought for the state
that gave birth to it. This superb waterfowl habitat, one of the finest in
the world, was actually created by a Maharaja. Bharatpur, the nesting place
for thousands of Egrets, Siberian Cranes, migratory Water Fowl and other
species of birds. Lunch : On Board Afternoon - Agra ( Taj
Mahal ) After a splendid visit to the Ghana National Park, the
Palace On Wheels arrives at Agra. Where Fatehpur Sikri, the red sandstone
Mughal palatial complex. Within the enclosure is a mosque built by the
Mughal emperor Akbar and dedicated to Sheikh Salim Chishti, a museum Sufi
saint who blessed him with a son. After lunch move on from the red fort and
arrive at the Taj Mahal, one of the Seven Wonders of the World. A pristine
monument of undying love, it was built by Emperor Shah Jehan in memory of
his beloved queen Mumtaz Mahal. Agra is known for its splendid marble inlay
work like the 'Pietra Dura' work in the Taj, leather goods and jewellery.

Day 08 : Wednesday Delhi - The Memories
For A Lifetime Begins .............. Welcome back to Delhi Cantonment
Railway Station to step back from fantasy to reality.